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ABOUT US
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is authorized by Congress to conduct research to provide information about the best available evidence to help patients and their health care providers make more informed decisions. PCORI’s research is intended to give patients a better understanding of the prevention, treatment and care options available, and the science that supports those options.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Assistant, Merit Review will report to the Assistant Director, Merit Review and support Merit Review staff by coordinating activities and assisting with Merit Review data collection and dissemination.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high quality and timely administrative support to the Assistant Director and the Merit Review team, which includes scheduling, coordinating and facilitating meetings and conference calls
- Assist with the preparation of routine Merit Review deliverables for internal and external dissemination to key stakeholders, including QA/QC of documents and materials for formatting and accuracy
- Assist with the preparation of Merit Review data and documents, including written reports, tables, and presentations for dissemination to Senior Leadership, Board workgroups, and committees.
- Support merit reviewer recruitment and provide reviewer assistance
- Input information into the PCORI online system (Salesforce) and gather data for reporting purposes
- Support the preparation of Merit Review in-person panel meetings and serve as a panel manager
- Respond promptly, knowledgably, and with a high level of customer service to both internal and external inquiries related to Merit Review
- Assist the Assistant Director, Merit Review with other assigned duties
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
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Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills
- Attention to detail is of paramount importance to successful job performance. Applicant must be able to demonstrate aptitude and excitement for working in a highly detail-oriented position
- Flexibility and skill in working as a team member and comfort working in an environment with dynamic priorities
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage and work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines,
- Ability to prepare PowerPoint graphics, charts and tabular data presentations
- Proficiency in the use of technology, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet literacy, and willingness to learn new computer skills as necessary. Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with one year of work experience. Applicants with relevant experience working in health research, at a funding organization/agency, or project management preferred.
- Experience and/or interest in public health preferred.
- PCORI STAFF CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT - No PCORI employee can receive a direct financial benefit from a healthcare related organization during the course of his/her employment with PCORI.
Now that you have read this far, it is time to submit an online application. Please apply online at www.pcori.org/about-us/careers-pcori. Check out our site and see what your potential possibilities are along with more detailed information about our organization.
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
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PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce.